Spring 2012 Tour Photos!

Spring 2012 Tour Photos!
Blog Post by Kurt Scobie
May 20, 2012
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I can’t believe it. As I sit here looking back over my schedule for the past few months I am exhausted just thinking about all of the places I have been so far in 2012. I can’t believe the tours are over. I can’t believe I went to all of those (awesome) places. I can’t believe the number of (awesome) people I met. The past few months seem like a blur, so I'm glad I remembered to capture a few photos between my playing/singing and driving.



So, here is a random collection of images from my travels over the past few months. If you were at one of these shows, please comment and tell me your favorite memory of when I was in your town. For even more photos, visit www.kurtscobie.com/2012springtour.

Enjoy!

Singing for the lovely folks at The University of Mary Washington. Such a cool space with an attentive crowd! Photo by Andy Brophy 

Some of the friendly people from Regis College (just outside Boston). Is that a ScoBEANIE?

Bates College "Village Series" was one of my favorite events! You could just tell that these folks love music!

Backstage at Ramapo College (NJ). Very welcoming crew!

My view from the stage at Ramapo College. Did you see my performance of "Free Fallin'" on YouTube?

Fun night at St. Leo University (Florida) opening for Natalie Stovall! Quite possibly my favorite event of the Spring because they had FREE funnel cakes!

Another photo from UMW. Thanks to Andy Brophy (OneNine Images) for making me look cool.

Stage set-up at Assumption College (Worcester, MA). Really fun crowd that night!

We packed the Scoburban FULL for the "Eich, Ike, and Scobie" tour. Had a blast touring with JD and Joy!

The "Eich, Ike, and Scobie" tour was AWESOME! This was from our show at Milkboy in Ardmore (near Philadelphia, PA). Joy Ike (w/  her sister Peace on Drums) and JD Eicher were so fun to travel with!

All of this driving and I only had to open a Red Bull ONCE the entire time. That's gotta be some kind of record for a musician.

More photos from my Spring tours... kurtscobie.com/2012springtour.

More From the Studio [PICS]

"More From the Studio [PICS]"
Blog Post by Kurt Scobie
Apr 10th, 2012
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Crazy.

There really isn't any other word to describe the past two months. I've traveled from my current home in Georgia, to my hometown in Michigan. Driven from Maine to Minnesota. I've flown from Boston to Tampa (and back). Flown from Boston to Charlotte (and back). I've driven over 10,000 miles, slept in about 50 different hotel rooms, and performed for audiences of two to audiences of of two thousand. 

And amidst all of this craziness, I began the process of recording a new batch of songs. I have done my best to document the progress with pictures and videos, so here is another blog with some images from my time recording.

Enjoy!

Getting set up at Big Sky Recording Studio in Ann Arbor, MI for Piano Tracking! LOVE playing that Yamaha C7 Grand Piano! 

 The Yamaha C7 Grand Piano. Makes a great birthday gift (mine is Nov 24th, btw).

 Recording Piano. Chris the Engineer did a swell job!

Vocal tracking back at Sonus Clarus Studio in Adrian, MI. Finished recording vocals right before I came down with a cold.

I cannot wait for you all to hear what we have been working on. This project is coming along GREAT and I think you are going to like it. Stay tuned, I have some VIDEO footage from the studio which I hope to be sharing soon. AND a special announcement regarding this project is on the way, as well.

Drum Tracking [PICS]

"Drum Tracking [PICS]"
Blog Post by Kurt Scobie
Mar 28th, 2012
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I love drums.

We just finished tracking drums for my new project and this part of the recording process REALLY helps me get a feel for how the songs are going to sound. In case you haven't noticed from my playing style, I am ALL about rhythm. So drum-tracking is a big deal for me.


Adding drums also gives me a boost of confidence. The recording process is not without challenges and I have been nervous about this batch of songs, since I haven't become as comfortable playing them as when I began recording the "Crash" EP. So, drums are a very good thing!!

Here is a collection of pictures from the studio AND a quick video of Mr. Scott "Skipper" Gentry laying down some drums on a new song.

Enjoy.

Kurt Scobie "Free Fallin'" (Tom Petty) LIVE

"Kurt Scobie "Free Fallin'" (Tom Petty) LIVE"
Blog Post by Kurt Scobie
Mar 11th, 2012
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I am having a BLAST traveling around the Northeast! Boston, New Haven, Portland, Providence... I'm doing my best to take it all in.

You may have seen some tweets, pics and check-ins from the various colleges I have performed at. Well, now I'm adding to my tour 'journal' a video from a show in New Jersey.

I hope you enjoy my rendition of "Free Fallin'" LIVE at Ramapo College!

Pics From the Studio

"Pics From the Studio"

Blog Post by Kurt Scobie

Feb 21st, 2012

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My new project is underway!

The other day I went in to the Sonus Clarus studio to begin my next EP. A new batch of songs are now on their way through the recording process, which means it wont be too long before you'll be able to get your ears on some new music from me. In October of 2010 I recorded "Crash" with producer Jake Rye, so I am super excited to begin this process with him again. I'll be stopping in Michigan several times within the next few months (between my northern travels) to work on the new EP.

I'll keep you posted on the progress along the way. Here are some pics from the other day.

Laid down some scratch vocals on one of Jake's new fancy pants microphones.

Producer Jake's workstation, where the musical wizardry comes to life.

The nearly-finished Sonus Clarus studio. 

Scratch piano. Laying down the song structure. 

MIDI magic. Tedious, but necessary. 

Singing a new song. Just you wait... 

An old friend. Looking forward to giving ol' Baldwin a pounding again.

There's more to come. Stay tuned for more updates from the studio!

Peace.

Kurt

"The Luckiest" - Ben Folds - Kurt Scobie [Cover]

I figured I was due for a Folds cover. People often ask if I listened to Ben Folds a lot growing up. But, he's actually not much of an influence for me. This might surprise you, but up until a few years ago the only Ben Folds song I had ever heard, was "Brick". Thankfully, someone pointed me to more of his music. This month's cover song is one of my favorites to play.

So here you have it. My cover of "The Luckiest". Enjoy!

-Kurt

"The Wake" (Single) - Kurt Scobie [Original]

My new tune "The Wake" hit iTunes today! I am very excited about this release and for what is to come. I wrote this song as I was thinking about the issue of human trafficking and those enslaved in the sex-trade industry. There are some heartbreaking stories and statistics out there and I wanted to send a message to these victims that there is HOPE. That they are not alone. I believe that there is a rescuer for each one of us no matter what we are a prisoner to. This song is about getting free from everything that is holding us down.

I hope you enjoy this special song. This video is from my release show which was also a benefit for As Our Own. The funds raised from this show were given so that women and children in India can recover from a life in slavery.

Thanks for watching!

Peace.
Kurt

P.S. You can buy the song (iTunes) here: http://bit.ly/ntHlQQ